What is Al-Hanoot, and is it the fragrant rose placed in the grave before the deceased?
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"Hanoot" refers to types of perfume mixed specifically for the deceased. It is applied to specific parts of their body, their pores, and between their shrouds. It includes camphor, rosewater, and similar ingredients.
As for placing roses or other perfumes in the grave before burial, there is no evidence for its permissibility. It is an innovation (bid'ah) and a waste of money.
Sprinkling the grave with rosewater after burial is disliked due to the waste of money involved.
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